If I told you there was a powerful, entertaining, cost-effective video series out there that would revolutionize your views on marriage, would you be interested? If so, you’re in luck!!! If you have not heard of Dr. Paul Tripp’s video series, What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, I strongly urge you to check it out and purchase it. It is a small monetary investment for some of the best marriage advice you will find anywhere. I’m a relationship coach who’s been married for almost a decade and this series rocked my foundations. I urge everyone who is dating, engaged, … [Read more...]
Making the Most out of Your First Tiny Apartment! (Five Ways to Connect in Small Spaces)
Dating Couple: “It is so hard to say goodnight! You hang up first!” Engaged Couple: “I can’t wait until we are together all the time!” Honeymooning Couple: “I can’t get enough of you! I’ll be so sad when we can’t spend every waking hour together!” Newlywed Couple: “You are always here! Can I get a few minutes to myself?!” Not every experience is the same, but I imagine many married couples can remember the excitement and anticipation of getting through the wedding and then finally getting to live together – followed, of course, by inevitable frustrations. “Do you know how to … [Read more...]
The Connecting Power of Sleep! Do you Re-charge Enough?
Recently, Eric ordered me the most amazing memory foam body pillow with a coupon from Groupon! The good news is it is so comfortable that I look forward to sleeping (not that I ever really dreaded sleeping ~smile~)! The bad news is that it draws me into the bedroom and attempts to lure me into random, midday siestas… and generally, I succumb. Perhaps my body pillow would not so easily seduce me if I were on a more steady sleep cycle. Working from home is a blessing, and I do not regret this decision; however, the knowledge that I don’t have to get up at a certain time can be too much for … [Read more...]
No One Ever Told Me We Would Fight About This! (Topics to Agree on Before Getting Engaged, Part 3)
Some of your married fights will go down in family history. Eric and I will be talking about our Winnie the Pooh store brawl for years to come. And, then, some of your fights will be so silly that you will almost instantly forget them. Below are a few topics which are sure to bring up some reoccurring “silly” fights if you and your future spouse are not in agreement on them! They may not land you in couples’ counseling or divorce court, but they can certainly rob you both of some peaceful moments! Temperature. This may not seem like a big deal, but you’d be surprised! If one of you … [Read more...]
Is it Enough to Almost Agree on the Important Issues? (Topics to Agree on Before Getting Engaged, Part 2)
If you and your future spouse only disagree over which football team is the best, or over which coffee shop has the best caramel macchiato, you will probably make it through life with minimal bruises; but, if you guys disagree on deeper topics such as faith and child-rearing, you may find yourselves struggling through some frightening and sleepless nights. Couples cannot be expected to agree on every minuscule detail of life, but for your sake and the sake of the next generation, you and whomever you marry need to agree on the topics below. In my opinion, both based on experience and … [Read more...]
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